Hold on to your hats! Gusty winds from the south will bring above-average temperatures to the area this weekend, with temperatures rising into the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies by Saturday afternoon. In other words, it’s excellent weather for your favorite fall activities!
Enhanced Fire Danger Friday Afternoon & Early Evening
Low relative humidity combined with gusty winds and low fuel moisture Friday afternoon and early evening will lead to increased fire danger across central Indiana.
Avoid outdoor burning if possible to minimize the danger and properly discard cigarettes.
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 53.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low of around 44.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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